Director of Patient Care Services
Location: US, TX, Austin
Department: Texas Home Health
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: Certification
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
I am AccentCare…I am Patient Focused.  It is rewarding and empowering to know that what I do truly makes a difference in the lives of my patients and their families.I am Service Oriented.  Each day, I aim for excellence in everything I do, including caring for my patients and working collaboratively with my team members. I know I have an extraordinary purpose, and I am able to fully participate not only in my life, but also in the lives of others.I am Compassionate.  I strive to meet the needs of my patients and their families in the most caring and compassionate manner. I am caring. I am committed. I am inspired.I AM ACCENTCARE! ARE YOU?

Job description:
I am AccentCare…I am Patient Focused.  It is rewarding and empowering to know that what I do truly makes a difference in the lives of my patients and their families.I am Service Oriented.  Each day, I aim for excellence in everything I do, including caring for my patients and working collaboratively with my team members. I know I have an extraordinary purpose, and I am able to fully participate not only in my life, but also in the lives of others.I am Compassionate.  I strive to meet the needs of my patients and their families in the most caring and compassionate manner.Texas Home Health is seeking a Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) to join our home health team.  The DPCS is responsible for the management of the agency’s clinical operations, personnel performance, and delivery of quality clinical services.  This individual assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as accreditation standards and assists the Executive Director (ED) in achieving budget goals.  The DPCS assumes the ED responsibilities in the absence of the ED.

Requirements:
  As part of this team, the DPCS will:Supervise day-to-day clinical and office operations.Ensure new Patient referrals are assigned to the appropriate clinical personnel and that evaluations are performed within 48 hours, unless sufficient documentation exists to warrant a delay in Care.Ensure plans of treatment are reviewed and assessed for appropriateness of clinical content frequency goals and referrals to other disciplines.Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including, but not limited to the Compliance Program:  Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Documentation Standards.Commit to the values and missions of Texas Home Health.     1.  Demonstrates excellent observations and nursing judgment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits:
Join Our TeamAccentCare is  committed to excellence in the delivery of in-home patient care services. With over 20,000 dedicated employees in 110 locations nationwide, we are one of the leading home care service providers. Our highly trained staff and expert clinical programs create positive outcomes for our patients. Come be a part of a team that remains at the forefront of technology, and uses a state-of-the-art EMR application that simplifies patient visits and reduces paperwork. I am caring. I am committed. I am inspired.I AM ACCENTCARE! ARE YOU?